Running n00b needs tank

[IrishRed]

Hey everyone, i'm new to this forum and i have a question for you all. I have a pro carbine and i was wondering how many shots i could get out of a 3.5oz tank. I do a lot of running and throwing my gun around so i need something light. Right now i am using a 9oz tank but i was thinking about ditching it for a 7oz and a 3.5 when i wanted to go ultra portable.

Also any suggestions on vertical vs bottomline for a small tank? tanks <= 9oz

Thanks a lot in advance!

[DM_Spelling]

Is using the 9oz a problem? Or you just want to go lighter for the heck of it?

If it's a problem, then by all means get something different. But if it's just for the heck of it that's stupid. Smaller tank equals less shots equals less game equals less fun. At least in my book.

Check out the Air Systems forum for more information on tanks.

[dubix88]

HEY,
I didnt even know they made a 3.5 oz tank, holly crap! If i was you, i would actually go to a higher size tank like a 12 oz or even a 20. No offense, but a 9 oz is about as light as you are going to want. I dont knoow how long youve been playing, but i know when i play, i could carry a scuba tank on my gun and not notice it. The adrenaline just starts flowing and paintball gets your noodle goin. lol Anyway, a 20 oz isnt that heavy so i would sa get one of those, you will get about 1000 shots on a warm day, and the smaller tanks like even a 9 oz will only only get like 500. I would guess a 3.5 oz would only get about 100-150 shots, not even a full hopper. Good luck and happy hunting.

Randy

[IrishRed]

I was just curious actually. I just found some aluminum 3.5oz tanks and was wondering how many they would shoot. Seeing as how it looks like ~150 screw that. I think i'll stick with the 9oz or try to get a carbon fiber or aluminum tank of a larger size.

[yakitori]

There is a 12year old girl at my field that uses a 20oz on a spyder. If its too heavy, then either your are really young, or you need to get used to lifting your gun.

Get a 12, 14, 16, or 20oz. Aluminum tank. I even got tired of my 9oz only getting about 500-600shots and having to refill it a few times in one day of balling. 20oz sometimes last me the whole day w/o refilling.

[IrishRed]

It's not so much the weight as much as the profile. My 9oz is small but i was curious how much of a difference (if any) i would see running through the woods with a 3.5 (as far as mobility is concerned). The more i think about it the less i really think a 3.5 is a good idea.

A lil background on me, i'm 21 and have been playing off and on for a couple years. However, I am just now starting to get into playing regularly. Thanx a lot for the advice.

[yakitori]

then you should get a 20oz. Honestly the difference in weight between aluminum tanks of different sizes is not that much. 20oz are heaviest though esp when full. But it doesnt hinder my mobility. Im 24yo, so you should have no probs w/ a larger tank.

When Im fully loaded up, harness, shin/knee guards, slide shorts, mask, gun and everything. I honestly do not think that my speed is any slower. If so, maybe like tenths of a second or so.

For better mobility, get a drop forward. it makes the gun more compact, and easier to move around w/. As well as, making you a smaller target by allowing you to tuck in tight.

[IrishRed]

Sounds like sound advice to me, any suggestions for a drop?

[Calebd2]

Originally posted by IrishRed
Sounds like sound advice to me, any suggestions for a drop?

The best drop is no drop, but if you must have one, go shocktech large. Moves your tank about 3 3/4".

On a tippmann, you'll only get 175 shots, at the most, out of a 3.5 oz.

[yakitori]

shocktech drops are nice as well as psychoballistics bullets and pro style drops. They are big. And its all preference, so statements like best drop is no drop are based solely on personal testimony. personally, I like drop forwards. They balance the gun out too, so that it isnt front or back-heavy. Also Dead on paintball bullet and prostyle drops are nice too. they are basically the same design as the psychoballistic ones.

Other than that, look in the reviews for drops. There is wayyyyy too many. You should have no problem picking one that looks great.

But, I think that a 9oz tank looks goofy w/ a huge drop, so if you dont plan on getting a bigger tank, you dont really "need" a huge drop. but you can still use one.

[tippmann1223]

Originally posted by Calebd2


The best drop is no drop, but if you must have one, go shocktech large. Moves your tank about 3 3/4".


My friend has one of those on his xtra, I tried my 16oZ on it and I love it. I'm probably going to get on my self when I get some money.

[StupidDude]

while talkin bout 3.5 oz tanks, i saw this one dude using it for a expansion chamber. it was pretty cool...

sorry, that was off topic, just had to put it down

[timeismonkey]

Originally posted by StupidDude
while talkin bout 3.5 oz tanks, i saw this one dude using it for a expansion chamber. it was pretty cool...

sorry, that was off topic, just had to put it down

How did he use it as an x-chamber? I'm new to that whole idea I guess.

[Turambar]

Big drops are really not the best idea in the world.

Plus a lot of the time it will end up hurting your wrist.

I use a Lapco (5" forward, 2" down) and out of any other I've used, I like it the best. Not too big, not too small.

If you want a small tank, go for a 16oz chromally (not spelled right). They are very small and still give you plenty of shots per fill.